This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
Manager, Fixed Assets is a global position which will play a pivotal role in West's capital expenditure process, being accountable for the performance and output of the global team while also providing technical guidance to staff and key stakeholders around the globe. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Director, Accounting, in this role you will be responsible for leading and managing the Global Fixed Asset Team under GFS with team members located both at the GFS Ireland site and also around our global regional locations (Europe & Americas).
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the end to end Global Fixed Asset processOperating as a Subject Matter Expert for the global Fixed Asset Team by leading and overseeing activities performed and delivered at a consistently high level.Lead the global Fixed Asset team through period-end closings within company deadlines while remaining compliant to West, SOX, GAAP policies and regulationsCollaborating with a broad range of stakeholders including local market FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Senior management, and internal/external auditors.Actively oversee the review and management of the AUC/CIP balances to ensure accurate and SOX compliant reporting and accounting.Work closely with finance transformation team and IT team to bring efficenienes in the fixed asset processes. Ensuring the month-end account reconciliation process is completed in a timely and accurate fashion with adequate supporting documentation.Initiate and drive global process improvements to standardize & harmonize processes and achieve superior levels of efficiency realizing reduced cost benefits to West.Lead in the delivery of internal and external reporting of Fixed Asset balances Represent the GFS organization on various projects and systems initiatives liaising closely with the Consolidations team, Technical Accounting and Group reporting to ensure overall consistency of process.Supporting the migration of the fixed asset activities into GFS from other business units / locationsKnowledgeable in lease accounting as per US GAAPStatutory reporting oversight for all asset related balances on the global balance sheet Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
People: Manage a team and is responsible for coaching and mentoring Focus on talent development, building a strong team Develop a customer-centric culture in your team with highly collaborative relationships with the relevant stakeholdersControl environment:Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsAccountable for ensuring that company policies and procedures (internal controls) are implemented to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protectedSupport the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of dutiesLiaise with internal and external auditors Technology and service:Report agreed key performance indicatorsSupport in preparing reports in PowerBI
EducationBachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
Work ExperienceMinimum 8 years of experience required Prior SAP implementation experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPublic Accounting backgroundPrevious Shared Service Centre with multinational publicly quoted company experience Working knowledge of US GAAP Proficient in SAP or similar ERPProficient in MS Office applicationsExperience of BI tools an advantageDemonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teamsExcellent communication and leadership skills i.e. ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of region, division and corporate functionsAble to manage multiple priorities effectively, while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs and prioritiesProject management, meeting facilitation, written/oral communication and presentation skills Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all timesAble to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
License and CertificationsQualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
Additional RequirementsMust work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
What We Offer
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per weekWest embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.